sloutrou Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi all, My car has been in storage for the winter months since September last year and plan on bringing her back out for the start of April. Question is, I had a P3 service done late August, do I need another before it comes back out, change the oil, spark plugs, etc, or will it be fine? More than happy to pay for a P1 if you guys think it'd be a good idea. Thanks Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadour Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 personally i wouldn't go the whole hog, plugs etx should be all fine after sitting a little while. Oil is a thought (i like to change mibe every 6 months regardless) but the ones i would think about would be a quick check for mould etc on air and pollen filters then check the water content of the brake fluid (its hygroscopic so absorbs moisture from the atmosphere which can create little bubbles when your brakes get up to heat). Otherwise aside from brakes probably being a bit sticky, you should be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 You should be fine just check the brakes are free and working, the first stop I would make would be to put some super unleaded in, it's likely that your petrol will have gone off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Turn it over a few times without starting it, so you get some oil circulating... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Turn it over a few times without starting it, so you get some oil circulating... Yes, oil can split into layers after a few months, especially synthetics. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I agree with Gixxer/Will and Jetset, get the oil round before starting and get some fresh fuel in and a few gentle applications of the brakes should clean your disc's up nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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